Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Oomi smart home system needs no smartphone

Oomi smart home system needs no smartphone

The Oomi Cube is the backbone of the system, as it functions as the hub that makes everything work together. However, the Cube itself also features a slew of sensors and functions that actually make it a useful part of the system. There are environmental sensors that include temperature, noise, humidity, vibration, light, glass break, and motion. It also has a regular and IR camera, a 360-degree IR blaster for controlling entertainment systems, and an alert speaker.  22222222222222222222222
Unlike most smart home systems, Oomi doesn't primarily rely on smartphones for controlling it (though there are apps for Android and iOS for times when not near the remote). Instead it features its own remote, the Oomi Touch. This features a seven-inch capacitive touchscreen as well as an array of physical buttons that can control all of Oomi's accessories as well as the user's entertainment system, thanks to the Cube's IR blaster.
Another thing that makes Oomi stand out in the crowded smart home space is how easy it is to add new accessories to the system. Instead of needing to do any kind of coding, users simply tap the new accessory onto the Oomi Touch remote, and after a second or two it's added to the system and ready for use. While some smart home systems are clearly aimed at tinkerers and people with experience, this one seems like it could be used by people with only a minimal amount of technical knowledge.


As for accessories, Oomi is offering a plug, a bulb, a streamer (think of a Chromecast of sorts), an air quality detector, and a multisensor that detects light, motion, temperature, humidity, UV and vibration.




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